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Mar
25
to May 1

CALL FOR ARTISTS: "Fins & Flowers — 6"x6" Art Show" @ Alexandria Art Guild

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FEE: Free to submit

Call for Artists: Fins & Flowers — 6"x6" Art Show

Deadline: May 1, 2026
Alexandria Art Guild | Alexandria, MN

Artists are invited to submit work for the Alexandria Art Guild’s Fins & Flowers fundraising exhibition.

Guidelines:
• All artwork must be 6"×6" (2D or 3D)
• Fish or floral themes encouraged (not required)
• Work must be ready to hang or display
• Please sign work on the back
• Multiple submissions allowed
• All work must be priced

All proceeds benefit the Alexandria Art Guild and support local arts programming.

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May
7
to May 23

ART SHOW | FUNDRAISER: "Fins & Flowers—Spring Art Show & Mother’s Day Tea" @ Alexandria Art Guild

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FEE: Art show & reception free | Tea $20 per person

Fins & Flowers: Spring Art Show & Mother’s Day Tea

Alexandria Art Guild | Alexandria, MN

Celebrate spring, support local artists, and enjoy a weekend of art and tea at the Alexandria Art Guild’s Fins & Flowers fundraiser.

This special event features a 6"×6" Art Show & Sale alongside a Mother’s Day Tea held inside the Art Center. Browse a vibrant collection of original artwork—small in size but rich in creativity—and enjoy a relaxed tea experience in a gallery setting.

Art Show & Sale:
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 7
On view through Saturday, May 23 during tea sessions and open viewing times

Tea Schedule:
Friday, May 8
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Saturday, May 9
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day)
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Tickets:
$20 per person
Available at the Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center or through Guild members
Advance purchase recommended (limited seating)

Proceeds support the Alexandria Art Guild’s mission to provide artist opportunities, community programming, and a vibrant creative space.

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May
8
1:00 PM13:00

WORKSHOP: "Let’s Paint Spring Gnomes!" @ Douglas County Library

FEE: Free (registration required)

Let’s Paint Spring Gnomes!

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Douglas County Library
Address: 720 Fillmore St., Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 762-3014

Create a spring gnome painting with easy-to-follow steps and add your own personal touches. No experience necessary.

This program is designed for developmentally disabled adults ages 18+. Caregivers are welcome to attend and assist as needed. Relax and create together.

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May
9
12:30 PM12:30

TEEN WORKSHOP: "Teen Paint-Along" @ Douglas County Library, Alexandria

FEE: Free | Registration required

Teen Paint-Along

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 12:30–2:00 PM
Douglas County Library
720 Fillmore St., Alexandria, MN 56308

Create a honey bee painting with step-by-step instruction, with time to add your own personal touches. Open to students in grades 6–12. All materials provided.

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May
16
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra 'Soul’s Inspiration'" @ Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center

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FEE: $20 adult, $5 student

SOUL’S INSPIRATION

May 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

“Soul’s Inspiration” is a vibrant celebration of passion, resilience, and the power of music to uplift the spirit. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide, a dazzling burst of energy and optimism. Lesley Donahue brings tenderness and depth to Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs, offering a moment of serene introspection. Next the orchestra will premiere a composition by the internationally renowned Minnesota composer, Jocelyn Hagen. The Runestone Chorale ignites the stage with the fiery rhythms of Verdi’s Anvil Chorus, followed by the stirring Prelude to La Traviata, evoking themes of love and sacrifice. Soprano Randa Melhem captivates with her sultry interpretation of Bizet’s Habanera, infusing the evening with sensual charm. The concert concludes in grand style with Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida, featuring the full power of the Runestone Chorale. Soul’s Inspiration is a thrilling journey through operatic and orchestral masterpieces that stir the heart and soul, leaving audiences moved, inspired, and uplifted.

Leonard Bernstein…………………..Overture to Candide

Jules Massenet……………………….Meditation on “Thais”

Lesley Donahue, violin

Jocelyn Hagen…………………………(Untitled)

Giuseppe Verdi………………………..Anvil Chorus from “Il Trovatore”

Runestone Chorale

Giuseppe Verdi………………………..Prelude to “La Traviata”

Georges Bizet………………………….Habanera from “Carmen”

Randa Melhem, soprano

Giuseppe Verdi………………………..Triumphal March from “Aida”

Runestone Chorale

Eric Whitacre……………………………Equus

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Jun
10
to Jun 20

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "Something Rotten Jr." @ Andria Theatre, Alexandria

FEE: Ticketed Event—please see website for full details

Something Rotten Jr.

Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN

June 10-12 & 17-19 @ 7pm, 13 & 20 @ 2pm

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

🎟 Tickets available at: https://andriatheatre.org/show/something-rotten-jr/
📞 320-762-8300

Student Theatre Project / Summer Show

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Jun
14
2:00 PM14:00

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "CHAMBER CONCERT" @ Mount Carmel Chapel, Alexandria

FEE: $20 adult, $5 student

CHAMBER CONCERT

June 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

A chamber music concert is an intimate, small-scale performance featuring a select group of musicians playing together without a conductor. The term “chamber” comes from its origins in private rooms or salons rather than large concert halls, and the atmosphere still reflects that closeness today.

In this setting, each performer plays an individual part, creating a rich, conversational interplay between instruments. The repertoire often includes works for string quartets, piano trios, wind ensembles, or other small combinations, ranging from delicate Baroque pieces to contemporary compositions.

The concert experience is typically more personal than a full symphony performance: the audience is close enough to observe subtle musical gestures, quiet breaths before a phrase, and the unspoken communication between players. The acoustics allow for fine details—gentle dynamics, nuanced phrasing, and warm tone colors—to shine through.

Chamber music concerts often feel like being invited into the musicians’ own living room: refined yet relaxed, where every note carries both artistry and intimacy. It’s music in its purest form—collaboration, conversation, and connection.  Please join us at the Mount Carmel Chapel on beautiful Lake Carlos, in Alexandria MN.

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Jun
24
to Jun 27

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "Always Patsy Cline" @ Andria Theatre, Alexandria

FEE: Ticketed Event—please see website for full details

Always Patsy Cline

Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN

June 24-26 @ 7pm & 27 @ 2pm, 7pm

Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.

🎟 Tickets available at: https://andriatheatre.org/show/always-patsy-cline/
📞 320-762-8300

Regular Season / Summer Show

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Jul
8
to Jul 18

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "Dare To Dream Jr." @ Andria Theatre, Alexandria

FEE: Ticketed Event—please see website for full details

Dare To Dream Jr.

Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN

July 8-10 & 15-17 @ 7pm, 11 & 18 @ 2pm

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

🎟 Tickets available at: https://andriatheatre.org/show/dare-to-dream-jr/
📞 320-762-8300

Student Theatre Project / Summer Show

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Jul
29
to Aug 1

LIVE PERFORMANCE: "Aladdin Kids." @ Andria Theatre, Alexandria

FEE: Ticketed Event—please see website for full details

Aladdin Kids

Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN

July 29 & 30 @ 7pm, 31 @ 5pm & 7pm, Aug.1 @ 12pm & 2pm

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her.  Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to Disney’s Aladdin KIDS are the Djinn, a group of unique stage magicians who execute the magical moments of the show.

🎟 Tickets available at: https://andriatheatre.org/show/aladdin-kids/
📞 320-762-8300

Student Theatre Project / Summer Show

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Oct
22
to Oct 25

HALLOWEEN EVENT: "Haunted Theatre" @ Andria Theatre, Alexandria

FEE: $10 per ticket

Haunted Theatre

October 22–25, 2026
🎟 $10 per ticket
📍Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN

Step inside the Andria Theatre for a spine-tingling Halloween experience! Haunted Theatre transforms the stage and backstage spaces into an immersive fright-filled adventure. Expect eerie atmospheres, live actors, and plenty of surprises around every corner.

⚠️ Important Information:
• Arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled entry time (late arrival may forfeit entry).
• Do not touch actors, props, or set pieces.
• You may be accidentally brushed by an actor, but you will not be intentionally grabbed or pushed.
• No food, beverages, or photography allowed.
• Not recommended for children under 13 — attend at your discretion.

🎃 Dare to enter?

More info & tickets:
https://andriatheatre.org/events/haunted-theatre/

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